1. The Ethics Matters Initiative
A Proposal for Ongoing Ethics Activities at the AUBMC
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Why “Ethics Matters”?
Ethics matters in every day’s running of Health Care.
Ethical reflections in health care are as diverse as the many aspects of health care itself. As science, technology and medicine evolve, ethics follows directly behind, making sure the right questions are asked.
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3. What is “Ethics Matters”?
“Ethics Matters” is a general theme that includes a number of activities related to Health Care Ethics and Bioethics.
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Goals of “Ethics Matters”?
The general goals of “Ethics Matters” are to:
Raise and enhance the general awareness of the AUBMC community of the importance and relevance of ethical issues in health care
Provide opportunities to stay abreast of new developments in biomedical ethics
Complement and support the educational role of the Ethics Committee
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EM Activities
Lectures
Workshops (Bioethics Week? For AUBMC & outside AUBMC?)
Brown Bags
Biomedical Ethics Contests (articles, art, etc)
Film & Panel (Bassem?)
Community Education
International Day of Medical Ethics
E-Newsletter
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E-Newsletter
Once/2 or 3 months
Tentative Contents:
Code of Ethics
Rubric on Professionalism
What is New?
Policy Points
Book Shelf
Announcements
Biography
Ethics & the Humanities (Story, Poem..)
Ethics & the Law
Ask the Bioethicist
Case Study of the Week
Submit a commentary on this case
Other?..
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Who is involved in EM?
Students of Medicine
Residents
Chief Residents
AUBMC Bioethicist
Department Chairs
Attending Physicians
Other Health Care Professionals
Other?
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EM LOGO
The Lighthouse was chosen because:
It sheds lights in all directions
It symbolizes a safe haven
It serves everyone without discrimination
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